Prayers and types of the Shraadha Ritual

For the subtle body (linga-dēha), the interval from the time of death to the next birth is similar to that of a foetus in the womb. Due to the mantras of the shrāadha, the blessings of the Brāhmans, the good wishes of the relatives and pinda-dān etc. the deceased ancestors acquire a protective sheath and get the momentum to progress. Click here to read more.